Who is Arena Counseling and Wellness?

Arena is a place of healing, of life, of hope, of freedom, and of coming home to oneself. With licensed therapists to support you in every way.

About

Our Story

Our founder Kelly Gregory has had the struggles we all have. While earning a degree in theater, she learned the importance of being authentic and spontaneous. Later on, she taught theater and English for four years. While helping children from different backgrounds, she realized that there was nothing she was more passionate about than helping others find a balance between truth and love, and she decided to become a therapist. 


After going to graduate school and working in a residential treatment center for addiction, a refuge, and at a private practice, she became fully licensed. With this plethora of experiences, Kelly founded Arena Counseling & Wellness in February of 2019.


Today, Arena Counseling & Wellness is redefining therapy as a cool, transformational and luxury experience.

Our mission is simple:

Arena Counseling & Wellness is dedicated to redefining therapy as a holistic and wellness-oriented approach to life for all. We aim to:

  • Connect clients with excellent therapists that fit them and help them feel more comfortable in the process.
  • Make therapy a common, welcoming and cool experience.
  • Making our clients feel seen, heard, valued, and respected.

Our vision keeps us inspired:

To make Arena a space:

  • Of life, hope, freedom, calmness, and healing.
  • Of building a community and connecting with others.
  • Where there's someone who loves you and knows you.
  • Where you're empowered to reconnect with the highest version of yourself.

Our Values

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Client Care

We want our clients to feel loved and supported. We treat our clients with respect and kindness.

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Communication

Having excellent open communication allows us to help and understand each other better.

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Community

We value the emotional support, friendships, and connections of our community. It helps us embrace our spirit and our character.

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Courage

Is not the absence of fear but the triumph over it. Deciding to do things that may be difficult but life-changing.

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Authenticity

Our thoughts, words, and actions align. We want you to become your true and highest self.

A team of incredible, compassionate humans.

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Kelly Gregory

President and Owner 

M.Ed., Ed.S.,LMHC

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Jaclyne Smith

Vice President

LCSW, MPH

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Leslie Fairchild

MS, LMHC

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Tiffany Long

Registered Mental Health

Counselor Intern

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David Weinert

MA, LMHC

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Marisa Luciano

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

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Maria Streeter

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

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Jennifer Rose Parker

RDN, CSR, LDN

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Elora Duong

Graduate Student, Intern

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Ali Casanova

Graduate Student, Intern

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Carter Hood

Graduate Student,​ Intern

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Christine Salama

Graduate Student,​ Intern

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Richard Miele

Graduate Student,​ Intern

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Andrea Mandell

Administrative Director

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Katrina Murphy

Office Manager